Federal Law

Understanding the Legal Implications of Agreeing to Terms of Service The Importance of Knowing your Rights Before Agreeing to Terms of Service Before clicking the “I agree” button on websites or apps we often fail to pay attention to the terms of service. These agreements provide the legal framework for the relationship between the user […] More

The Fragility of Voting Rights in the US The History of Voter Suppression The Voting Rights Act (VRA) was adopted in 1965 to prevent discriminatory voting practices against minority voters. Section 5 of the VRA specifically required certain jurisdictions with a history of discriminatory voting practices to obtain federal approval before changing their voting laws, […] More

Georgia Court of Appeals Election Challenge Dismissed by Judge Background Augusta attorney Randolph Frails had launched a pre-election challenge against Jeff Davis’ candidacy for the Georgia Court of Appeals. However, after an emergency hearing, Atlanta Judicial Circuit Judge Rachel Krause declined to stay the certification of Davis’ May 21 election, stating that Frails’ motion had […] More

BC Supreme Court Upholds Regulation Imposing Cap on Recoverable Disbursements in Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Actions Court Denies TLABC’s Application for Suspension of DEER Section 5 The BC Supreme Court has denied the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia’s (TLABC) application to suspend the Disbursements and Expert Evidence Regulation (DEER) section 5, which imposes a […] More